Total births
154
Girls' name · since 1914
Elnita
Since 1914, U.S. Social Security records show 154 babies named Elnita, peaking in 1958. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 154
- total births
- 1914–1960
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
154 girls have been named Elnita since 1914, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Elnita has been recorded 154 times among girls since 1914, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1960.
- 154 total births
- 1914–1960 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
154 girls have been named Elnita since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1960.
- 154
- total births
- 1914–1960
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Elnita was born in this single decade.
1958
Single peak year
9 babies were named Elnita in 1958 - its busiest year on record.
Elnita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Elnita splits its recorded history at 1936: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1918 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1958 peak of 9 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Elnita at a glance
Last recorded 1960Peak year
1958
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Elnita popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1960
- Peak year (1958)
- 9
- Annual births at peak, across 47 years of records
Elnita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Elnita's strongest decade.
46 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Elnita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 11
1910s
11 births
- 1920s
1920s
46 births
- 1930s
1930s
45 births
- 1940s
1940s
26 births
- 1950s
1950s
21 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 46 births (30% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elnita? ▼
Elnita has been given to 154 babies in the U.S. since 1914, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1960. 9 babies were born in 1958, its single highest year.
When was Elnita most popular? ▼
Elnita was most popular in the 1920s decade with 46 total births. The single peak year was 1958.
How long has the name Elnita been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Elnita since 1914 -- 47 years through the most recent 1960 data.
What names are similar to Elnita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elnora, Elna, Elnor, Elnore, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Elnita's data
- Elnita's decade-level peak was the 1920s (46 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Elnita
Nearby Names Like Elnita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elnita
Elnora Girl
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Elna Girl
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Elnor Girl
843 births
Elnore Girl
407 births
Elner Girl
393 births
Compare Elnita side by side: Elnita vs Elnora Elnita vs Elna Elnita vs Elnor
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1914–1960 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elnita: Baby Name Since 1914 - 154 Births, Peak 1958." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elnita. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Elnita draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.